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Lagoon Explorer - Ningaloo Reef Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

5.0 (144 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation
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Lagoon Explorer - Ningaloo Reef Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

About this activity

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds behind.

Imagine gliding over pristine turquoise waters with only the sounds of nature around you. Stopping to snorkel beautiful sites, either from the beach or from your kayak, with your guide at your side.

Along the way you'll look for turtles, rays, schools of fish, and coral life from your kayak. You may even see dugong (May to July) and dolphins.

Small group sizes means our guides can personalise the tour to their guests, to make your experience unforgettable.

Enjoy the contrasting scenery of reef and range that this UNESCO World Heritage-listed area offers - all from the best seat in the house.

All guests must be able to understand sufficient English to comprehend basic safety instructions delivered in English only. Guests that cannot understand basic safety instructions delivered in English may be removed from the tour.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Exmouth Adventure Co

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Morning tea (snacks)
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Use of double sea kayaks, PFDs (lifejackets) and paddles
  • Included: Long sleeve sun shirts (rashies) and hats
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Bottled water: Please bring your own water bottle, at least 1L is recommended
  • Not included: Sunscreen - please bring your own sunscreen. Consider using 'Reef Safe' sun protection products
  • Not included: Sunglasses

Itinerary

The tour begins with pick-up from your Exmouth accommodation starting just before 8am. We then take the journey into Cape Range National Park. Depending on the launch site for the day, this may take 40 - 50mins. Your guide will choose the tour destination on the day to give you the best experience, depending on prevailing environmental factors. We usually explore the lagoon areas between Ned's Camp and Lakeside or Osprey Bay and Pilgramunna. Upon arrival at the launch site, you will get fitted out with all the gear needed for the day, acquainted with your kayak, and your guide will give a safety briefing before heading out for the day. Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds behind. Along the way you'll look for turtles, rays, schools of fish, and coral life from your kayak. Snorkelling is included in this tour; this may be from the shore or from your kayak (don't worry it's easy, we'll show you how!). You'll be amazed at the beautiful diversity of marine life at Ningaloo. Enjoy rest time on the beach over morning tea and lunch. No prior sea kayaking experience necessary.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Ningaloo Reef

  3. Cape Range National Park

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
  • Yardie Homestead Caravan Park
  • Potshot Resort
  • Ningaloo Lodge
  • Ningaloo Caravan & Holiday Resort
  • RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park
  • Exmouth Escape Resort

Please wait for pickup out the front of the reception area at your hotel. You will see our white van and trailer with kayaks on it.

Pick up can also be arranged from the Ningaloo Visitor Centre - please wait in the souther car park, opposite the RAC Caravan Park at 7.50am

Guests staying in Cape Range National Park can request pick up at Milyering Visitor Centre within the Park. Pick up time 8.40am. If you are staying in Cape Range National Park, we ask that you contact us to confirm meeting location 1-2 days prior to tour departure, as phone reception is limited in the National Park, and we may not be able to contact you if plans change. Phone reception (Telstra only) can be found at the Milyering Visitor Centre.

Pick up time by hotel:

Mantarays - 7.45am

Exmouth Escape Resort - 7.50am

RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Resort - 7.50am

Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort - 7.50am

Ningaloo Lodge - 7.50am

Potshot Resort - 7.55am

Yardie Homestead - 8.20am

Using your ticket

This tour is operated by Exmouth Adventure Co.

You can contact us on +61 (0)477 685 123, or [email protected]

Please advise us of your Australian mobile phone number and email address when possible for communication purposes prior to the tour. Only Telstra or Optus mobile phones have reception in Exmouth.

Tour Includes

  • Double sit-inside sea kayaks, with rudder for

comfortable cruising, lifejackets (PFDs)

  • Snorkel, mask and fins (you are welcome to bring

your own if you have them)

  • Long sleeve sunshirts, broad brim hats, wetsuits

in season

  • Dry bags for valuables
  • Morning tea and lunch (specific dietary

requirements can be catered for, please advise on booking)

  • Transport to and from your Exmouth accommodation
  • National Park entry fee
  • Complimentary photos taken by your guide

You Bring

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Drinking water (we recommend 1-2 litres in

winter, 2-3 litres in summer)

  • Bathers, boardshorts, footwear (thongs, crocs,

sandals)

  • Towel
  • Camera

Pick up

From your Exmouth accommodation around 8.00am return around 4.00pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Specific dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise on booking

  • Please note that there is an individual (per person) weight limit of 110kgs for our kayaks

  • Please advise us of your Australian mobile phone number and email address for photos when possible for communication purposes prior to the tour. Only Telstra or Optus mobile phones have reception in Exmouth.

  • Children 12 - 17 are welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult

Traveller ratings

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